Lavender Laundry Softener


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All measures by volume (measuring cup).

Phase A:

32 oz. white vinegar
32 oz. baking soda
64 oz. distilled or purified water

Phase B: (optional)

1/2 oz. essential oil.
(I use either Eucalyptus or Lavender, to go with the laundry powder.)

Mix the baking soda into the vinegar over a sink or other contained area, in a large glass or plastic jar. The two materials, when mixed together, will cause a “fizzing” reaction. Add water and essential oil
and stir again.

As gifts, dispense into plastic bottles and label with the following directions:

Use 1/4 cup per load. Add in rinse cycle and Enjoy!

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Home Made Dustless Dusters


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from http://www.oldfashionedliving.com/

Hem white cheesecloth in thirty inch length, fold in a small square. Place the dry clean cloths in a fruit jar with a mixture of one pint hot water stirred with one-fourth cup Lemon oil.

With a stick, press the liquid into the cloth. Squeeze dry and hang in the air. Wash after using. Dusters must be kept clean.

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Rosemary-Lavender Carpet Shampoo


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This recipe makes enough for a 10′ x 13′ room. If you can’t find soap flakes, you can use 1/4 cup Borax instead, but test the outcome of this substitution on a small area first.

* 2 cups baking soda
* 1/2 cups soap flakes
* 20 drops Lavender essential oil
* 8 drops Rosemary essential oil
* 1/2 cup vinegar
* 2 cups warm water

1. Sweep carpet to be cleaned with a broom or carpet sweeper to loosen dirt, then vacuum the entire area.

2. Combine the baking soda and soap flakes in a plastic bowl. Add the essential oils and mix well, breaking up any clumps with a fork. Sprinkle the mixture on the carpet.

3. Add the vinegar to the warm water in a bucket or pail. Dip a clean sponge mop into the bucket and squeeze out as much excess liquid as you can. Gently go over carpet with the sponge mop, working in sections. Wait at least an hour and then vacuum again.

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Lavender Antibacterial Spray


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This spray smells wonderful and can double as a disinfectant and air freshener. It’s perfect for garbage cans.

* 1 cup warm water
* 25 drops Lavender essential oil

Combine water and oil in a spray bottle and shake well to blend. To use, spray into the air or onto the surface you’re disinfecting.

Source: http://www.care2.com/

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Pomander Ball Cleaner


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Not only does this preparation clean but the essential oils disinfect and provide a natural, festive fragrance.

* 1 teaspoon Sweet Orange or Mandarine essential oil
* a few drops of Clove Oil and Cinnamon Leaf oils
* 1 teaspoon washing soda
* 2 teaspoons Borax
* 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent
* 2 cups hot water (to dissolve the soda and Borax)

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake to dissolve and blend the minerals. You can spray this cleaner onto a surface then leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it off, to give the essential oils antiseptic qualities time to work (makes 2 cups).

It will leave your house smelling like an oldfashioned, Clove studded pomander ball!

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Kitchen Sink Scrub Recipe


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* 1/2 Cup Baking Soda
* 1/8 Cup Vinegar
* 5 drops Lemon essential oil
* 5 drops Orange essential oil

Combine all ingredients. Try Lime or Bergamot also.

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Anti-Fungal Blend


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* 5 ml Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
* 1 tsp alcohol
* 2 cups of water

Put in spray bottle and shake well.

Spray wherever mold or mildew is a problem. This spray is also great for cleaning countertops to help keep them clear of germs and bacteria.

This will keep for a long time.

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Green Bathroom Germ Cleaning Kit


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By Annie B. Bond, author of Home Enlightenment (Rodale Press, 2005). http://www.care2.com/

Take this simple quiz to dispel any myths you may have about where germs are found in the bathroom. Then follow these easy directions for making your own green bathroom sanitizing kit using ingredients most of us have in our cupboards. With this kit you will effectively clean away the germs where they really are, without contributing to the creation of drug-resistant superbugs that can be caused by the overuse of disinfectants:

The truth is that even if you wanted to, you can not sterilize your bathroom. If you want to reduce the germ population to keep things more sanitary, it helps to know where to put your efforts.

Where are the highest concentration of germs in the bathroom?

* Doorknob
* Bathtub
* Drains
* Toilet
* Toilet seat
* Floor
* Shower stall floor

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Kitchen Sink Scrub


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* 1/2 Cup Baking Soda
* 1/8 Cup Vinegar
* 5 drops Lemon essential oil
* 5 drops Orange essential oil

Combine all ingredients

Try Lime or Bergamot also.

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Tile and Grout Cleaner


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* 1/2 cup baking soda
* 1/3 cup household ammonia
* 1/4 cup white vinegar
* 7 cups warm water

Combine ingredients in a gallon container. Cover tightly and shake or swish to mix ingredients. Label for future use and keep out of reach of children. NOTE: Do not combine this mixture with anything containing bleach.

To use, fill a spray bottle with the solution. Spray directly onto tile surface, then wipe with a damp sponge or cloth. Eliminates grimy soap film.

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